Production Manager — Timberwoods Mushroom Farm ($20-$23 hourly to start [DOE] with increase potential after 90 day trail period)
Timberwoods Mushroom Farm is a small, family-owned operation producing high-quality gourmet mushrooms. Our team values sustainability, consistency, and care at every stage of cultivation. We are seeking a conscientious, reliable, and hands-on Production Manager to join our operations, with opportunities for growth in a specialty agriculture setting.
This role encompasses all aspects of mushroom production, from substrate preparation through harvest and packaging. Working in conjunction with the Operations Manager, the Production Manager supports a small team and helps keep day-to-day on-site operations running smoothly.
Shared housing opportunities are available for the right candidate. This position is generally Monday - Friday, with some rotating evening and/or weekend responsibilities. While the Operations Manager works in a hybrid/remote capacity, this role requires close collaboration with both on-site staff and remote owners/managers to ensure clear communication and consistent production standards.
Responsibilities:
Oversee Harvesters - coordinating the team to harvest, trim and package fresh mushrooms
Manage the process of making substrate bags - mixing, bagging and sterilization.
Inoculate and maintain grow rooms in accordance with sanitation protocols
Monitor mushroom development and environmental conditions
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and workflow in production areas
Follow safety and quality procedures consistently
Support general farm and facility tasks as needed
Qualifications:
Ideally has Mushroom cultivation or related field experience
Ability to lift 40+ lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Comfortable working in varied temperature conditions (warm, humid grow rooms and ambient-temperature barn spaces)
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a team
Comfortable working and maintaining data in a mushroom growing software application
Strong communication skills with hybrid and remote team leaders
Preferred (but not required) Experience:
Farm, warehouse, or production
Light construction, plumbing, or electrical
Wood processing and/or exterior wood furnace maintenance
To Apply:
Please email your resume with a brief introduction and why this job feels like a good fit for you. Please don't apply without a resume.
